How much titanium does South Africa produce and export?
South Africa is the 3rd largest producer of titanium: 1.3 million tonnes in 2025, 14% of the world's 9.4 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $746.2 million in 2024, 23% of world exports of titanium ore and concentrate (HS 261400) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 24% of its titanium exports by value.
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South Africa's titanium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1.3 million tonnes | 14% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
South Africa's titanium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $746.2 million | 23% | 976,644 t | $764 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261400 (Titanium ores and concentrates).
Where South Africa's titanium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of South Africa's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $181M | 24% |
| Belgium | $156M | 21% |
| Germany | $109M | 15% |
| China | $75M | 10% |
| Japan | $71M | 9.5% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "South Africa titanium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/ZAF/titanium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.